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 Students of the Swedru School of Business were present to spice up the occasion with a nice choreography.
Students of the Swedru School of Business were present to spice up the occasion with a nice choreography.

Agona schools celebrate cultural festival

It was an inter-schools cultural affair as senior high schools (SHSs) from the Agona East District in the Central Region showcased various cultural performances to celebrate the second Annual Festival of the Adinkanfo Drama Troupe.

The festival which was hosted by the Nsaba Presbyterian Senior High School at Nsaba, near Swedru, was on the theme: ‘’Culture — A tool for Moral Development and Nation Building’’.

The Adinkanfo Drama Troupe is made up of a group of students of the Nsaba Presbyterian Senior High School which won the National Festival of Arts and Culture contest held in Sunyani in the Brong Ahafo Region last year.

 Ever heard of bamboo music? These students of the Breman Asikuma Senior High School produced some marvelous music using bamboos.
Ever heard of bamboo music? These students of the Breman Asikuma Senior High School produced some marvelous music using bamboos.
Members of the Nsaba Presbyterian Senior High School Adikanfo Drama Troupe in an opening performance to entertain guests.
Members of the Nsaba Presbyterian Senior High School Adikanfo Drama Troupe in an opening performance to entertain guests.

In all, five schools participated in the cultural festival; the Breman Asikuma Senior High School, Swedru School of Business, Odoben Senior High School, Kwanyako Senior High Technical School as well as the host, the Nsaba Presbyterian Senior High School.

Performances such as the Kete dance, dance drama, wood dance, drum language, poetry and a drama on peace and unity were the highlights of the festival which portrayed the various cultures of the country.

 Students of Odoben Senior High School entertaining guests with some dance moves.
Students of Odoben Senior High School entertaining guests with some dance moves.
Kwanyarko Senior High School students in a drama performance.
Kwanyarko Senior High School students in a drama performance.

The one-day event was full of excitement and thrills as supporting students of the performing schools cheered their mates during the performances.

In an address, the Agona East District Cultural Officer, Mr Raphael Kojo Arhin, said culture was not only restricted to homes and communities but could be found in some subjects studied at school.

Mr David Aning Yebo (left), Headmaster of Nsaba Presbyterian Senior High School (NPSHS), presenting a certificate of participation to representatives of the Breman Asikuma Senior High School.
Mr David Aning Yebo (left), Headmaster of Nsaba Presbyterian Senior High School (NPSHS), presenting a certificate of participation to representatives of the Breman Asikuma Senior High School.
 Mr David Aning Yebo (left), Headmaster of NPSHS, presenting a certificate of participation to representatives of Swedru School of Business.
Mr David Aning Yebo (left), Headmaster of NPSHS, presenting a certificate of participation to representatives of Swedru School of Business.

He explained that there were some subjects that taught students customs and traditions, and that when studied, could help in the moral upbring of students.

 Mr David Aning Yebo (left), Headmaster of the Nsaba Presbyterian Senior High School, presenting a certificate of participation to representatives of Odoben Senior High School.
Mr David Aning Yebo (left), Headmaster of the Nsaba Presbyterian Senior High School, presenting a certificate of participation to representatives of Odoben Senior High School.
Mr David Aning Yebo (left), Headmaster of NPSHS,  presents another certificate of participation to a representative of the Kwanyarko Senior High School.
Mr David Aning Yebo (left), Headmaster of NPSHS, presents another certificate of participation to a representative of the Kwanyarko Senior High School.

 ‘’When a leader is familiar with his people’s culture it will enable a good relationship and effective governance which will aid in promoting good cultural development for nation building,’’ he added.

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